Anushka's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Nagpur Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Nagpur Orthopedic Institute told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Anushka